July 2026
Governor Abbott visits Canton during campaign stop
davidb@vanzandtnews.com It was anything but a normal workday June 29 for those employed at Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Canton as they welcomed a special visitor.
Mabank Fire Chief killed directing traffic
news@kaufmanherald.com The Fire Chief of the Mabank Fire Department was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, June 27. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, they, along with Highway Patrol, were requested to assist with a vehicle vs.
Blues or channel catfish? Take your pick
It’s summertime and fishing is easy. Maybe I should write the ‘catching’ is easy, for both blue and channel catfish.
Grand Saline Police Report
Police Report 6/23/26 to 6/29/26 Calls for Service 6/23/26 Code/Animal Complaint / 811 Bradburn. 6/24/26 Code/Stagnant Water / 117 W Hickory.
KCSO arrests wanted capital murder suspect
news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced that a capital murder suspect was arrested after the suspect had been on the run for months. KCSO made an arrest of Diego Carlos Rodriguez on Friday, June 26 around 3 p.m.
TxDOT project updates for the week of June 29
The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 29. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.